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rac·ism
 racism
- pronunciation:
- reI
sih
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the theory or opinion that a certain race or races of people, usu. one's own, are superior to others because of certain inborn characteristics.
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| definition 2: |
any policy or practice based on such a theory or opinion.
- similar words:
- race
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| related words: |
discrimination, prejudice |
| derivation: |
racist (n.) |
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